Short-term rentals of houses in the Dominican Republic are regulated by Tourism Law 158-01, allowing tourists to rent properties directly from their owners with a minimum deposit of $100-300.
Prices for Daily Rental of Houses in the Dominican Republic
In the Dominican Republic, you can find villas, cottages, and townhouses for short-term rentals. Prices during the high season (December 15–April 15) are typically 35–50% higher due to the influx of tourists who have survived the winter. During low season (May–October), the opposite is true: discounts of up to 40% plus free nights are offered for bookings of 7+ nights.
Average daily rental prices for renting a house for a day in the Dominican Republic:
| Location |
Type of housing
|
Price per day |
| Punta Cana (Bávaro / Cap Cana) |
Villas |
$280–$950 |
| Cottages |
$180–320 |
| Townhouses |
$95–$170 |
| Puerto Plata (Sosúa / Cabarete) |
Villas |
$190–580 |
| Cottages |
$110–230 |
| Townhouses |
$65–$120 |
| Samana (Las Terrenas / Cosón) |
Villas |
$210–480 |
| Cottages |
$130–270 |
| Townhouses |
$80–$140 |
How to Rent a Villa for a Day in the Dominican Republic
All listings on our website are from licensed owners. Villas in the Dominican Republic can only be rented with a 100% deposit of 1-3 days. The contract is drawn up in Spanish and English and includes a mandatory cancellation penalty clause, typically a 50% deposit for cancellation of a weekly rental.
Local peculiarities for short-term rentals:
- Inverter and tank. 90% of properties have a generator and water tank. Without them, power and water are out 2-3 times a week.
- Mosquito nets. During the rainy season there are a lot of insects in the country.
- Kitchen. Most often, a kitchen stove runs on gas, which is delivered to homes in cylinders and changed every 10 days.